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Posted by Dan Borzynski on March 18, 2012 at 10:58 PM
ID Request
Another shot from Florida in mid-February. I think this is a blue winged teal.
Posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 18, 2012 at 11:29 PM
yes, B-W male.
Sandy
Posted by Nick Baldwin on March 19, 2012 at 1:16 PM
I believe this is what is called an "eclipse plumage" of the male BW teal. The male holds this plumage late into the year and can even be mistaken for a female at times.
nice shot!
Posted by Spencer Cake on March 19, 2012 at 8:52 PM
You are correct. It is a male Blue Winged Teal.

Best regards,
Spencer
Brenner Pass Photography
Fairfax, VA.